Mental Health Counselor


Job Details

Job Details

Job Location
Pitkin County Jail - Aspen, CO

Salary Range
$30.00 - $35.00 Hourly

Description

Job description

Join

Turn Key Health Clinics

team providing patient care where the need is highest. We are a correctional, healthcare provider with a regional focus on our clinics in Oklahoma, Arkansas, Kansas, Texas, Missouri, and Colorado Jails and Detention Centers. Our team oversees the day-to-day healthcare operations in facilities with inmate populations ranging from 25 to nearly 2,800 inmates. Our medical staff are afforded the opportunity to utilize their medical skills to their fullest capacity in a safe, secure, and, unconventional environment.

Full time employees have access to Health, Dental, & Vision Plans, Pet Insurance, Life Insurance, Short & Long Term Disability, 401K & Matching, Pay based on experience & location, Bi-Weekly Direct Deposit, 60+ Clinics in 6 States, & Employee Referral Program

Location: Pitkin County Jail Aspen, CO

Position: Licensed Mental Health Counselor-JBBS
Full Time JBBS LCSW
PRN On call Mental Health Counselor
Full Time Staff qualify for benefits

The role of the counselor is to assess, evaluate and coordinate mental health care for incarcerated individuals and formulate individualized release plans to coordinate a continuum of care
Assesses psychiatric emergencies and provides crisis intervention to emotionally distressed and mentally ill inmates
Conducts evaluations of inmates for the purpose of suicide intervention and prevention
Coordinates inmate care with Facility, and Medical staff to ensure inmates' special needs are addressed
MAT/substance abuse counseling
Develops Individualized Treatment Plans for psychiatric inmates who require intensive behavior management; completes referrals to Provider for medication management services
Promotes linkages with community mental health agencies, other support services and families for inmate care and coordination for continuum of care; including discharge planning; collaborates with community health providers for inmates who are enrolled clients
Completes inmate need assessments and develops individualized release plans for inmates suffering from mental illness to connect inmates with appropriate services in the community
Maintains the safety and security of staff and inmates when making clinical decisions regarding inmates
Participates in on-call responsibilities for off-hours MHP coverage
Provides mental health training for jail staff as needed
Completes other job duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications:

A Master's degree in social work, clinical psychology, psychiatric nursing, or related field; OR, any equivalent combination of training and/or experience that provides the required knowledge and abilities. Licensed as a Social Worker, Marriage/Family Therapist, Mental Health Counselor or Licensed Professional Counselor required

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $30.00 - $35.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k)
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Life insurance
Referral program
Vision insurance

Medical specialties:

Addiction Medicine
Psychiatry

Schedule:

On call

Ability to commute/relocate:

Aspen, CO 81611: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person
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 CareerBuilder

 04/26/2024

 Aspen,CO